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FSS Technologies is hiring an Apprentice Fire Radio Technician to join our AES Field Service team in northern Illinois. You will work side by side with an experienced technician to install, test, and service AES radio devices, the equipment that sends fire alarm signals from customer buildings to the monitoring center. Your work makes sure help arrives!\nWe provide training, tools, and support. You bring a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to doing the job safely and right.\nAbout FSS Technologies\nFSS Technologies provides industry-leading fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and electronic security solutions, including video surveillance, access control, audio and video, intercom, and intrusion systems. Our mission is to protect lives and property, and we are growing every day. We are accountable and results-oriented, and we want every team member to reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values guide how we work and who we hire: Integrity, Honesty, and Professionalism.\nKey Responsibilities\nInstallation Support: Help install AES radio units, antennas, wiring, and power supplies at customer buildings, and connect them to fire alarm control panels as directed.\nSystem Testing: Help test fire alarm and radio systems, operate test equipment, and confirm alarm signals reach the monitoring center.\nTroubleshooting: Learn to find and fix radio signal, programming, and communication problems alongside your mentor technician.\nDocumentation: Accurately record your time, parts used, and work completed in our digital system.\nTools and Inventory: Keep tools, test equipment, parts, and vehicle inventory organized, stocked, and in good working order.\nSafety: Follow all FSS and OSHA safety rules, wear required PPE and stop and ask whenever you are unsure if something is safe.\nCustomer Service: Represent FSS professionally on every job site and refer technical questions to your mentor or supervisor.\nTraining: Complete required on-the-job, safety, and manufacturer training as assigned.\nYour Path to Technician\nThis role is built to grow. As you learn and are signed off on each skill, you will take on more independent work. FSS will support you as you work toward NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification, OSHA 10, and any state or local registrations required for the work, with a path to advance to AES Radio Technician.\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or GED.\nAt least 18 years old.\nValid driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle, and a driving record that meets our insurance carrier's standards.\nAuto insurance coverage of at least $100,000/$300,000 for work driving.\nBasic hand-tool skills and a genuine interest in learning electrical and electronic systems.\nAbility to use a smartphone or tablet to log time and complete work records.\nPreferred Qualifications\nTrade school, low-voltage, electrical, or telecommunications coursework.\nExperience in construction, a skilled trade, or the military.\nOSHA 10 certification.\nEssential Soft Skills\nDependability: Shows up on time, every day, ready to work.\nWillingness to Learn: Asks questions, takes feedback, and builds skills quickly.\nAttention to Detail: Follows instructions carefully and takes pride in quality work.\nTeamwork: Works well with mentors, coworkers, and customers.\nWorking Conditions\nFieldwork: You will spend 80-90% of the workday traveling to and working at customer sites across northern Illinois. There is no overnight travel.\nPhysical Demands: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb and work from ladders and lifts, including at heights; bend, kneel, crouch, and work in attics and tight spaces; tell wire and indicator colors apart; and work in all weather conditions. These are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.\nSafety Standards: Follow all company and regulatory safety guidelines, including required PPE and job-site safety rules.\nPay and Benefits\nPay: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on prior related experience and training. Overtime is paid as required by law.\nMedical insurance, with PPO and HSA-eligible plan options\nDental and vision insurance\n401(k) retirement plan\nPaid time off and paid holidays\nCompany gas card for work fuel and a monthly vehicle maintenance allowance\nCompany phone and tools provided\nPaid on-the-job and manufacturer training, plus certification support\nBenefit eligibility is governed by each plan’s terms.\nCommitment\nFSS Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, unfavorable military discharge, arrest record, citizenship status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, contact .\nOffers are contingent on a successful background check and motor vehicle record review, conducted after a conditional offer and as permitted by Illinois law. 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